MassVoter.com← Medway Select BoardMedway Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 7, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Maryjane White, Dennis Crowley, Frank Rossi, John Foresto, Glenn Trindade
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes: February 22, 2022
Approve the minutes of February 22, 2022
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board approve the minutes of February 22, 2022. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Discussion/Vote: Proposed Native American & Indigenous Peoples National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering...
Create the Native American & Indigenous Peoples National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering Committee per the terms of the Committee Mission Statement, Committee Charge, and Committee Composition...
Mr. Crowley moved that the Board vote to create the Native American & Indigenous Peoples National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering Committee per the terms of the Committee Mission Statement, Committee Charge, and Committee Composition plan dated March 7, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Crowley moved that the Board vote to create the Native American & Indigenous Peoples National Heritage Commemoration Day Steering Committee per the terms of the Committee Mission Statement, Committee Charge, and Committee Composition plan dated March 7, 2022. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Crowley, second: Trindade)
Presentation: Capital Budget Recommendations - Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC)
Approve the capital budget recommendations as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the capital budget recommendations as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board approve the capital budget recommendations as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Mr. Crowley asked if there are any other items below the FY23 list that we could bond in order to fund them in FY23. Mr. Boynton stated there were no other critical items. Mr. Boynton explained what happens with the items that the departments asked for but were not funded. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Fiscal Year (FY)22 Senior Awareness of Fire Education - $2,855 Fiscal Year (FY)22 Student Awareness of Fire...
Authorize the expenditure of the FY22 Senior and Student Awareness of Fire Education grants as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY22 Senior and Student Awareness of Fire Education grants as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the FY22 Senior and Student Awareness of Fire Education grants as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. Mr. Boynton complimented Chief Lynch and Acting Lieutenant Stygles on their efforts. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Authorize the expenditure of the Green Communities Competitive grant as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract with the Department of Energy Resources
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Green Communities Competitive grant as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract with the Department of Energy Resources.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the expenditure of the Green Communities Competitive grant as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract with the Department of Energy Resources. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) for Stormwater Study and Design Plans at the High...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Charles River Watershed Association in an amount not to exceed $35,769 as presented
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Charles River Watershed Association in an amount not to exceed $35,769 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the Charles River Watershed Association in an amount not to exceed $35,769 as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with University of Massachusetts Amherst Donahue Institute for Business Resource Consulting...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the University of Massachusetts Amherst Donahue Institute in an amount not to exceed $32,000 as presented
Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the University of Massachusetts Amherst Donahue Institute in an amount not to exceed $32,000 as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with the University of Massachusetts Amherst Donahue Institute in an amount not to exceed $32,000 as presented. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)
Vote: Intent to Lay Out Newton Lane as a Public Way and Refer to Planning and Economic Development Board for Report...
Express its intent to lay out as a public way Newton Lane in its entirety from its intersection with Nobscot Road to its end, and to refer this matter to the Planning and Economic Development...
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board express its intent to lay out as a public way Newton Lane in its entirety from its intersection with Nobscot Road to its end, and to refer this matter to the Planning and Economic Development Board for a report and recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board express its intent to lay out as a public way Newton Lane in its entirety from its intersection with Nobscot Road to its end, and to refer this matter to the Planning and Economic Development Board for a report and recommendation. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval: Contract with Truax Corporation for Catch Basin Cleaning and Sewer Jetting and Cleaning – Not to Exceed...
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Truax Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Truax Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Truax Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. Mr. Trindade said this is the same contractor we have had for years. Ms. White asked if this is done yearly. Mr. Trindade confirmed. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Approval: Contract with Lorusso Corporation for Highway Materials and Services – Not to Exceed $150,000 per year
Authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Lorusso Corporation in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Lorusso Corporation in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Lorusso Corporation in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year as presented. Mr. Foresto seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)
Vote: Refer May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) and Zoning...
Refer the May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) and Zoning Articles to the Planning and Economic Development Board for review and recommendation
Mr. Rossi moved that the Board refer the May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) and Zoning Articles to the Planning and Economic Development Board for review and recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved that the Board refer the May 9, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) and Zoning Articles to the Planning and Economic Development Board for review and recommendation. Mr. Trindade seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Trindade)
Approval: Inter-municipal Agreement (IMA) with Town of Holliston for Emergency Medical Dispatch Services
Approve the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Holliston as presented
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Holliston as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board vote to approve the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Holliston as presented. Mr. Rossi seconded. No discussion. VOTE: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Rossi)
Action Items from Previous Meeting
Enter Executive Session for Reason Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reason Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body and the Chair so declares [Main St, Central Business District] with no intent to return to open session.
From the minutes
“Mr. Trindade moved that the Board enter Executive Session for Reason Exemption 6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body and the Chair so declares [Main St, Central Business District] with no intent to return to open session. Mr. Crowley seconded. It was voted by roll call: Crowley aye, Foresto aye, Rossi aye, Trindade aye, White aye..” (Motion: Trindade, second: Crowley)
From the Medway Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s meetings page (2024 on) and in its meetings archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Medway (all five members cropped from the town’s captioned photo of the Select Board with the Medway Food Pantry, September 2026).
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